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Your water heater produces cold water

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Why your water heater produces cold water You walk into your shower on a cold winter morning, turn the handle to the right and jump under the stream of water waiting for the heat. The unpleasant surprise is that you encounter cold, cold water raining down on you. This does not make for a pleasant morning. You now know that you have a plumbing problem that you need to fix as soon as possible. The Cause of Cold Water in Your Water Heater There are several reasons why your water heater may start producing cold water. Here are some of the most relevant reasons. Mineral buildup If you've ever talked to a professional plumber about water heater problems , you've probably heard about mineral buildup. This is something that plagues water heaters that are not regularly maintained. Mineral buildup occurs because of the level of natural minerals that exist in the municipal water supply.  These minerals naturally deposit over time and calcify as the water heats up and cools dow...